4Runner question

[huntsonora]

Looking at an 06 V8 4runner and it's full time 4WD. Is that an option or are all of them like that? If it's an option is it more or less desirable than one that's not full time?

Thanks

 

[cbradley]

The V8s are all full time 4WD, only the V6s are selectable 2WD/4WD. I haven't heard any complaints about the full time 4WD, for whatever that is worth.


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[huntsonora]

Thank you!

So do you all prefer the V8 or V6 4Runners?

 

[Titanpat57]

Well..I've never had a V8 4Runner, this is my first, with a V6. It seems very capable, and the mileage is between 19-20. I do tow, and I ve only run into one circumstance that the V8 would have been a great help....but the hill was almost vertical. The V6 seemed very underpowered. I do love the truck though, and try not to get wrapped up in the emotion....it's just fun!

 

[Redline]

Who knows if all prefer the V8, but the fuel economy difference is small (EPA rating was 19 for the V8 instead of 21 HWY in 2006), the extra torque & horsepower is nice to have. It might depend on how you are going to use it. The V8 does need the engine timing belt changed every 90k, I think the V6 has a chain (not sure).

I love my 4.7L V8 4Runner. They don't make a V8 4Runner anymore.

 

[huntsonora]

Who knows if all prefer the V8, but the fuel economy difference is small (EPA rating was 19 for the V8 instead of 21 HWY in 2006), the extra torque & horsepower is nice to have. It might depend on how you are going to use it. The V8 does need the engine timing belt changed every 90k, I think the V6 has a chain (not sure).

I love my 4.7L V8 4Runner. They don't make a V8 4Runner anymore.

I have a little trailer I would tow but that's about it, nothing too heavy. I think the V8 would be good for the mountains here in CO but the V6 is probably fine too.

The V8 I'm looking at has 96,000 miles on it. I know the reliability of the V6 is amazing and those miles would not concern me. Is the V8 as reliable as the V6?

 

[xarmtdawg]

After a lift, bigger tires and my roof rack I'm only getting 16 mpg's with my v-6. The v-6 has plenty of power, but I sometimes wish I had the v-8. I have not heard of any reliability problems with the v-8, seems like a great machine and it has been around for awhile in other platforms.

 

[18seeds]

I think the V8 is better fit for Colorado driving.

 

[Redline]

I think the V8 is better fit for Colorado driving.

Agreed.

And the 4.7L V8 is a very well regarded engine! 100,00-miles is no concern if the oil was changed every 5k or so (dino oil).

If there is not proof that the timing belt service has been done, you should factor that into you purchase and/or use it as a negotiating tool. Not doing the service will eventually cause big problems.

 

[CA-RJ]

In my years working with Toyota's 4.7L V8 (mostly on the Lexus side), I can't recall them ever having any issues. As Redline said, do the routine maintenance and change the timing belt every 90k and you'll have an engine that will last a long time. It's a great engine.

 

[Ryanmb21]

I am currently on a road trip to Glacier NP, Yellowstone, Jackson Hole and Vegas we have already driven over 3,000 miles. I have not yet had a fill up yielding under 20 MPG, I will add, on one tank (which consisted of 300 miles of driving around yellowstone at 35-45 mph), I got 23+ MPG, a personal record! I generally drive around 75 MPH on the highway, this will get you 19 MPG with 255/75/17. If you keep it between 60-70 MPH you will easily get over 20 MPG, that has been my experience.

 

[Redline]

Ryan makes great case for the V6. Keeping the modifications & weight down, and a slightly smaller/narrower tire, add all that to a V6 with a 2WD mode and there is a real benefit that can be measured in MPG.